The lake bed in 3-D: deep basin, drop-offs and shoreline. Shape estimated, not for navigation. Spot 1 (point drop-off) is open for everyone; the other 6 come with LakeScope PRO. Full screen
Big Brown Creek Lake
Freestone County, Texas · about 1,960 acres (3.1 sq mi)
69°F water, calm this morning.
About Big Brown Creek Lake
In Freestone County, Texas, Big Brown Creek Lake covers about 1,960 acres.
From end to end it runs about 3.9 miles with roughly 17.1 miles of shoreline. At about 300 ft above sea level, it warms early in spring. The nearest town, Fairfield, is about 5.6 miles southwest. Tyler, the nearest city, is about 57 miles northeast.
- Size
- About 1,960 acres (3.1 sq mi)
- Shoreline
- About 17.1 miles
- End to end
- About 3.9 miles
- Elevation
- About 300 ft
- County
- Freestone County
The lake from above
Best fishing times
Saturday Good
- 6:15 am – 8:30 amsunrise · wind 10 mph
- 3:45 pm – 5:45 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Sunday Slow
- 5:15 am – 6:00 ammoon underfoot · wind 10 mph
- 4:15 pm – 6:30 pm bestsunset, moon overhead · wind 10 mph
Based on sun and moon times and the wind forecast. A guide, not a promise. The app shows the whole week.
Fish to expect
For a lake of this size in Texas, largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish are the fish to expect. The state fish and wildlife agency lists what is stocked and the rules for this lake. With the surface at 69°F, the notes below say which of them should be biting.
- GoodLargemouth bass
Fall feed. They chase baitfish into creeks and coves.
- FairCrappie
Scattered after the spawn. Try docks and brush at mid depth.
- GoodCatfish
Active. Evenings and nights are best.
- GoodBluegill and sunfish
Active around docks and weeds.
From today's water temperature and the season. A guide, not a promise.
Fishing spots
- 1Point drop-off
The bottom falls away fast off this point; fish rest deep and move up the slope to feed.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
6 more spots with LakeScope PRO: fish, depth band, water temperature, best time and bait for each.
Picked from the shape of the lake bed. A guide, not a promise.
Water temperature
At the surface, seen .
Water level
No daily level reading for this lake.
Weather and wind
Sunrise 6:51 am · sunset 5:25 pm · waxing crescent moon (lake time).
Towns and places to stay near Big Brown Creek Lake
- Fairfieldabout 5.6 mi southwest
- Teagueabout 15 mi southwest
- Buffaloabout 21 mi south
- Worthamabout 22 mi west
- Tylernearest city, about 57 mi northeast
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Questions about Big Brown Creek Lake
What fish are in Big Brown Creek Lake?
Lakes like Big Brown Creek Lake usually hold largemouth bass, crappie, catfish and bluegill and sunfish. Check the state fish and wildlife agency for stocking and limits.
How deep is Big Brown Creek Lake?
We have no published depth for this lake. The 3-D view gives an estimated shape of the bed: where the deep basin and the drop-offs are. Not for navigation.
How big is Big Brown Creek Lake?
About 1,960 acres, with about 17.1 miles of shoreline.
What town is near Big Brown Creek Lake?
Fairfield is about 5.6 miles southwest; Teague is about 15 miles southwest.
What is the water temperature at Big Brown Creek Lake today?
The surface was about 69°F on the latest clear reading. The page updates every day.
Big Brown Creek Lake on your phone
The whole week of bite times, lake alerts and the 3-D view, every morning.
